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Halloween trivia makes for an excellent, festive activity to include in your Halloween celebration. In this post, you will find 160+ fascinating Halloween trivia questions and answers. You will learn about the rich history of Halloween, where it began, and how it spread across the world. These 160+ Halloween questions are perfect for a friend and family game activity during and around this awesome holiday. You and your friends will have a blast while learning some wildly interesting facts about the traditions, history, and even some fun facts, using these 160+ Halloween trivia questions and answer. Be safe this holiday and have a Happy Halloween! Contents 160+ Halloween Trivia Questions & Answers1.1 Play 160+ Halloween Trivia Questions1.2 Read 160+ Halloween Trivia Questions & AnswersRelated Content1.3 Play Harry Potter Trivia1.4 Play Thanksgiving Trivia1.5 Play Movie Trivia1.6 Play Art Trivia1.7 Play Random Trivia Play 160+ Halloween Trivia Questions Quiz Click Play Now to Launch Halloween Trivia Play NowPage 1 of 163 The name “Halloween” is actually a contraction of what longer name for the October 31st holiday? Hollow Evening All Hallows’ Evening The Halo Evening All Hollow Evening Page 2 of 163 The Celtic festival of Samhain comes from an Old Irish term meaning what? Fall's End Winter's End Spring's End Summer’s End Page 3 of 163 What were the name of the folk plays performed by troupes of amateur actors, traditionally all male, that typically consisted of informal groups of costumed community members that visited from house to house on Samhain? Mummer Plays Jack-o Plays Guiser Plays Night of Light Plays Page 4 of 163 What is another name for Halloween? The Eve of Fall Thanksgiving Eve All Saints’ Eve All Saint's Day Page 5 of 163 What is the day after Halloween called? The Day of Fall All Saint’s Day All Hallows Eve All Saints’ Eve Page 6 of 163 In England in the 20th century during Samhain, pranksters would use hollowed out turnips or mangel wurzels carved with grotesque faces as lanterns to ward off what? Evil Spirits Fairies Gnomes The Chupacabra Page 7 of 163 What were the candles called that families in Austria, England and Ireland burned in every room of their households, to guide souls back to visit their homes on earth during the Middle Ages? Spirit Seekers Jack-o’-lanterns Soul Lights Ghost Lighters Page 8 of 163 In Cajun areas of North America, where was the nocturnal Mass traditionally held on Halloween night in the 20th century? Private Homes The Streets The Beach Cemeteries Page 9 of 163 During 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain, unmarried women were told that if they sat in a darkened room and stared into a mirror on Halloween night, the face of their future spouse would appear in the mirror, but if they were destined to die before marriage, what would would appear in the mirror instead? The Devil A Skull Bloody Mary The Dog Whisperer Page 10 of 163 What is the name of the period that begins on annually on October 31st, and is the Western Christian season encompassing the triduum of Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day? Allhallowtide All Hallows Eve All Hallows’ evening All Saints’ Eve Page 11 of 163 What do you call a carved pumpkin? Hollow Jack Soul Cake Jack-o’-lantern Peat Bog Page 12 of 163 What can someone expect to find in the ensuing year, if he or she discovers a ring in their Irish Halloween Barmbrak? True Love Wealth Poverty Death Page 13 of 163 What is another name for Allhallowtide? Halloween The Hallowmas Season All Hallows Eve All Saints Eve Page 14 of 163 Who invented the Halloween candy, candy corn in the 1880s? Robert Burns Bram Stoker Mary Shelley George Renninger Page 15 of 163 What is the name of the ancient Gaelic festival that scholars believe may have influenced many Halloween traditions? Martinisingen Allhallowtide Samhain Pomona Page 16 of 163 What is the name of the yearly English tradition that involved groups of people that would visit local farms and cottages, singing the traditional requests for ale, apples, and small round cakes? Divination Souling Oomancy Teen’lay Page 17 of 163 During the 19th century, on All Hallows’ eve, what was placed by the graves of relatives who were praying for their passed loved ones? Candy Gruel Sandwiches Milk Steaks Dishes of Milk Page 18 of 163 What is the Ghost Festival referred to as in Taoism? Samhain Calan Gaeaf Zhongyuan Festival Hallowmas Page 19 of 163 What does the word "Hallowe’en" mean? Saints’ Evening First day of Winter Summer’s End Prayers for the Dead Page 20 of 163 In Scotland and Ireland, what is the term for the tradition of children going door to door in disguise for treats, such as food, coins, chocolate, apples or nuts? Hell Housing Guising Sainting Spooking Page 21 of 163 What is another name for Allhallowtide? All Saint Days Samhain Hallowtide Souling Days Page 22 of 163 A jack-o’-lantern’s name comes from the reported phenomenon of strange lights flickering over what? Mountains Skulls Peat Bogs Candles Page 23 of 163 What is another name for jack-o’-lanterns? Bannocks Soul Cakes Mummers Will-o’-the-wisps Page 24 of 163 What is the name of the legendary Irish drunkard who bargains with Satan and is doomed to roam the Earth, with only a hollowed turnip to light his way? Jack London Stinky Jack Jack Handey Stingy Jack Page 25 of 163 What is the term for the religious way of attaining information about a person’s life, considered part of a formal ritual, invoking deities or spirits? Divination Teen’lay Oomancy Souling Page 26 of 163 During the English festival of Souling, what is the term for the groups of people that would visit local farmers and sing requests for soul cakes, apples, and ale? Soilers Merrymakers Scryers Dookers Page 27 of 163 What is another name for Halloween? Pomona Calan Gaeaf Allhalloween Teen’lay Page 28 of 163 In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has a ring in it, what would that potentially indicate about one’s future? They Would Gain Great Wealth Soon They Would Die Soon They Would Marry Soon They Would Have a Child Soon Page 29 of 163 What is the name of the kindred festival that was held from October 31st to November 1st by the Brittonic Celts in Wales? Calan Gaeaf The Night of Light Pomona Guy Fawkes Night Page 30 of 163 What is the name of the initiative used to further spread Christendom by the Christian Church, which includes the traditionally observed Vigil of All Hallows, and after the service, attendees visit the cemetery, where candles are placed in preparation for All Hallows’ Day? All Hallows’ Fire The Night of Light The Fire Festival The Fire of Life Night Page 31 of 163 Who is credited with having created the recipe for the popular Halloween treat, caramel apples? Robert Burns Mary Shelley Guy Fawkes Mrs. Edna Kastrup Page 32 of 163 What does the word “Goañv” mean in the historical language of Brittany? First day of Winter Last day of Fall Last day of Winter First day of Fall Page 33 of 163 What is the Gaelic and Welsh name for Halloween? Calan Gaeaf Samhain Martinisingen Guy Fawkes Night Page 34 of 163 Which Six Flags Great Adventure Halloween attraction set fire in 1984, causing casualties and the payment of millions in legal financial losses? The Haunted Mansion The Haunted Castle The Haunted Insane Asylum The Haunted Cemetery Page 35 of 163 What was the most popular phrase to shout by visiting masqueraders in Ireland, until the 2000s? “Give us Candy or we Give you Tricks" “Help the Bozo Brigade” “Give us Candy” “Help the Halloween Party” Page 36 of 163 What was the title of the 1919 first book-length history of Halloween in the US, written by American historian and author, Ruth Edna Kelley of Massachusetts? The Book of Hallowe’en Halloween: An American Holiday, an American History Death Makes a Holiday Halloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America's Fright Night Page 37 of 163 Who wrote the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? Bram Stoker Robert Burns Mary Shelley Wes Craven Page 38 of 163 What is the term that refers to several methods of divination by eggs, where by example, an oracle would read the shapes that a separated egg white forms, when dropped into hot water? Ignis Fatuus Will-o’-the-wisp Dziady Oomancy Page 39 of 163 What is another name for Halloween? The Triduum All Saint's Day All Hallows’ Eve The Paschal Triduum Page 40 of 163 What were the name of the costumed amateur community folk play actors, that performed in troupes and visited from house to house on the festival of Samhain? Mummers Hallow Saints Teen’lays Barmbracks Page 41 of 163 Which candy company is currently the largest manufacturer of candy corn? Mars Nestle Haribo Brach’s Confections Page 42 of 163 In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has water in it, what would that potentially indicate about one’s future? They Would Become Rich They Would Emigrate They Would Have a Child They Would Find True Love Page 43 of 163 What is the name of the haunted attractions typically run by evangelical Protestant churches or parachurch organizations, designed to act as moral instruction, which depict acts that the organizers deem sinful and their consequences, including the torments of the damned in Hell, and a scene of Heaven? Demon Castles Hell Castles Demon Homes Hell Houses Page 44 of 163 In 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain, what food would be roasted near a fire, to foretell the desire compatibility of a potential love interest during Halloween? Meats Cashews Hazelnuts Marshmellows Page 45 of 163 The American tradition of carving pumpkins had not been specifically associated with Halloween until what century? The 17th Century The 19th Century The 20th Century The 18th Century Page 46 of 163 What is the name of the old German Protestant custom, which traditionally took place on November 10th, where farmhands and ordinary workers would go house-to-house reciting poems and singings songs, in hopes of collecting food that could be stored as part of their family’s winter stock? Hallowtide Calan Gaeaf Samhain Martinisingen Page 47 of 163 During Samhain, a man dressed as the “Láir Bhán” would traditionally lead youths house-to-house reciting verses in exchange for food; what does the “Láir Bhán” mean? Black Panther White Rabbit Black Bear White Mare Page 48 of 163 Traditionally, the back walls of churches are decorated with a depiction of graves opening, the dead rising, a heaven filled with angels, and a hell filled with devils; what is the name of this motif that has been associated with the observance of All Hallows’ Eve in Christian tradition? Dull Gret Last Judgement The Garden of Earthly Delights The Haywain Triptych Page 49 of 163 Which historically celebrated Roman Goddess do some suggest was the influence for the use of hazelnuts and apples in Halloween games? Pomona Juno Venus Flora Page 50 of 163 In England in the 20th century during Samhain, pranksters would hollow out turnips or mangel wurzels carved with grotesque faces, to use as what? Containers Helmets Masks Lanterns Page 51 of 163 What is another name for All Saint’s Day? Samhain Barmbrack Hallowmas All Hallows’ evening Page 52 of 163 In 835, which pope officially switched All Hallows’ Day to November 1st, the same date as Samhain? Pope Gregory I Pope Gregory V Pope Gregory II Pope Gregory IV Page 53 of 163 In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer had rosary beads in it, what would that potentially indicate about one’s future? They Would Find True Love They Would Take Holy Orders They Would Have a Child They Would Emigrate Page 54 of 163 What do the traditional colors of yellow, orange, and white on candy corn represent? The Colors of the Spring Harvest The Colors of the Rainbow The Colors of the Fall Harvest The Colors of the Beginning of Summer Page 55 of 163 Groups of poor children, would go door-to-door during Allhallowtide, collecting soul cakes, in exchange for what? Money Prayers for the Dead Free Labor Candy Page 56 of 163 What symbol were soul cakes marked with prior to baking, indicating they were alms? A Face A Circle A Cross The Letter "A" Page 57 of 163 In which 1593 Shakespearean comedy is there mention of souling? The Two Gentlemen of Verona As You Like It Measure for Measure A Midsummer Night's Dream Page 58 of 163 It is claimed that in the Middle Ages, churches that were too poor to display the relics of martyred saints at Allhallowtide would let parishioners dress up as what instead? Pagan Gods Passed Spirits Mythological Creatures Saints Page 59 of 163 What is the name of the Halloween-themed event held annually at the Magic Kingdom theme park of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and at Disneyland Paris Resort in France, where guests dress up in Halloween costumes and celebrate the season with themed events throughout the park? Mickey's Spook-tacular Halloween Party Disney's Fright Fest Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Fright Fest Page 60 of 163 In medieval Europe, on Halloween, what served the dual purpose of guiding returning souls to the homes of their families, as well as to deflect demons from haunting Christians? Holy Water A Fire A Scare Crow Garlic Page 61 of 163 What is another name for All Saint’s Day? Teen’lay All Saint’s Eve All Hallows’ Day Pangangaluwa Page 62 of 163 What is the name of this hard, brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Soul Candy Bannock Bonfire Toffee Toffee Apples Page 63 of 163 According to a 2018 report from the National Retail Federation, how much money were 30 million Americans projected to spend on Halloween costumes for their pets in 2018? $29 Million $1.2 Billion $900 Million $480 Million Page 64 of 163 What was the name of the 19th century English tradition, where families would gather on hills during the night of All Hallows’ Eve, and one member would hold burning straw on a pitchfork, while the rest knelt in a prayer circle for the souls of relatives and friends, until the flames went out? Goelitz Friar’s Night Galoshins Teen’lay Page 65 of 163 What is the name of this November 5th annual holiday, which observes the history of and celebrates King James’ life attempt survival with lit bonfires, but inadvertently lessened Halloween’s popularity in the U.K.? The Feast of All Saints Guy Fawkes Night The Sea of Lights Solemnity of All Saints Page 66 of 163 What are the name of the small round cakes given out during the English festival of Souling? Soul Cakes Bannock Treacle Toffee Cakes Barmbrack Page 67 of 163 What is the name of the light fruitcake that is still baked in Ireland during Halloween, in which charms are placed in, and it is considered good fortune for those who find these trinkets? Galoshin Barmbrack Soul Cakes Bannock Page 68 of 163 In what century did mass Irish and Scottish immigration make Halloween became a major holiday in the United States of America? The 20th Century The 18th Century The 19th Century The 17th Century Page 69 of 163 In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has bean beads in it, what would that potentially indicate about one’s future? They Would Be Poor They Would Be Rich They Would Emigrate They Would Get Sick Page 70 of 163 What is another name for All Saint’s Day? Allhalloween The Feast of All Saints All Hallows’ Eve The Eve of Saints’ Page 71 of 163 What is the name of this yearly Halloween Parade that began in 1974 by puppeteer and mask maker Ralph Lee, and is the world’s largest and only nighttime televised Halloween parade? The Nyack Halloween Parade The Northalsted Halloween Parade The Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade Page 72 of 163 What is the name of this annual event that occurs at Universal Studios theme parks in the U.S. and Asia, where the parks remain operational during the day and transition to Halloween-themed evenings, that feature haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment? The Universal Studios Scary Farm Halloween Horror Nights Fright Fest The Universal Studios Ghost Festival Page 73 of 163 What has been traditionally carved for Halloween, in Ireland and Scotland? A Pumpkin An Eggplant A Turnip A Beet Page 74 of 163 What is another name for mummers? Canters Body Boys Wrenboys Hockboys Page 75 of 163 What is the full title to the 1818 novel, Frankenstein? Frankenstein; or, The House of Frankenstein Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus Frankenstein; or, The Castle of Darkness Frankenstein; or, The Curse of Prometheus Page 76 of 163 What is the name of the practice of looking into a suitable medium, in the hope of detecting significant messages or visions? Scrying Tipteering Dooking Macabring Page 77 of 163 In 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain during Halloween, what type of the salty oatmeal baked good was eaten in three bites before bed, without a drink, and was said to result in a dream in which a future spouse offers a drink to quench the dreamers’ thirst? A Gwrachod A Bannock A Treacle A Barmbrack Page 78 of 163 What is the name of the ancient Egyptian mummy, from the 1932 horror film, The Mummy? Aos Sí Tut Pangangaluwa Imhotep Page 79 of 163 The skull imagery associated with Halloween traditionally represents a site immediately outside of Jerusalem’s walls where Jesus was crucified; according to the canonical Gospels, what is this site called? Calgary or Goliath Calvary or Golgotha Calgon or Takmeaway Calviar or Gargoylea Page 80 of 163 What was the Halloween treat, candy corn originally named? Turkey Feed Why Would Anyone Intentionally Eat This Feed Farm Feed Chicken Feed Page 81 of 163 Who wrote the 1785 poem Halloween? E. L. James Bram Stoker Robert Burns Mary Shelley Page 82 of 163 What is the name of the Filipino souling practice, where during All Hallow’s Eve, people drape themselves in white cloths to represent souls, then visit houses, and sing in return for prayers and sweets? Gwrachod Pangangaluwa Dziady Macabre Page 83 of 163 The ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain was celebrated as a liminal time between this world and the otherworld deities; what was this otherworld mythological race called? The Goañv The Yizkor The Gwrachod The Aos Sí Page 84 of 163 What types of creatures were the honored Samhain Gaelic deities, the Aos Sí, believed to be? Ghouls and Gnomes Ghosts and Goblins Spirits or Fairies Trolls and Griffins Page 85 of 163 What was the name of the Canadian publication, credited with the earliest known use in print of the term “trick or treat”, appearing in 1927? The Blackie Herald The Spiritwood Herald The Metro Regina The Stanstead Journal Page 86 of 163 When did trick-or-treating become a widespread practice in North America? The 1960s The 1830s The 1890s The 1930s Page 87 of 163 What is another name for bonfire toffee, the brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Tipteerer Toffee Treacle Toffee Apple Toffee Butter Toffee Page 88 of 163 In Spain, what do Christian priests in tiny villages do in order to remind their congregants to remember the dead on All Hallows’ Eve? Walk the Streets Crying Toll their Church Bells Recite Prayers Loudly Swing Incense Page 89 of 163 The Danse Macabre was enacted at village pageants and at court masques, and some believe may have been the origin of what modern-day tradition? Day of the Dead Celebration Devil's Night Gatherings New Years Eve Parties Halloween Costume Parties Page 90 of 163 Some traditional games associated with Halloween originated as divination practiced by a “rare few”, but in recent centuries, these divination games have become a common feature of the household festivities in Ireland and Britain; what two foods are commonly used during these games? Apples and Hazelnuts Peaches and Walnuts Pears and Cashews Cherries and Pecans Page 91 of 163 In Celtic mythology, what were apples strongly associated with? Love and Fertility The Otherworld and Immortality Life and Death Birth and Growth Page 92 of 163 In Celtic mythology, what were hazelnuts strongly associated with? God's Will Immortality Selfless Love Divine Wisdom Page 93 of 163 In parts of Wales, what were the name of the fearsome beings some men went about dressed as during Samhain? The Aos Sí Gwrachod Dziady Galoshins Page 94 of 163 What is another name for mummers? Criers Dookers Tipteerers Skullers Page 95 of 163 In Ireland and Britain during the 17th to 20th centuries, a variant of the Halloween game, bobbing for apples, used what instrument held between the teeth to try and get an apple from a water filled tub? A Spoon A Stick A Knife A Fork Page 96 of 163 What was the name of the candy company that first produced the Halloween treat, candy corn? Ferrero Wunderle Candy Company Mondelez International Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli Page 97 of 163 What is another name for mummers? Knotters Dookers Stoners Pace-eggers Page 98 of 163 What fruit was used during of the 17th to 20th century Irish and British Halloween tradition, which involved peeling one long strip, tossing the peal over the shoulder, and then identifying shape of the first letter of the future spouse’s name? A Banana A Pear A Peach An Apple Page 99 of 163 In Scotland, what is the Halloween game, bobbing for apples called? Souling Goating Dooking Juking Page 100 of 163 Who wrote the 1897 novel Dracula? Bram Stoker Mary Shelley Robert Burns Dan Brown Page 101 of 163 What is another name for All Saint’s Day? All Hallows’ Eve Solemnity of All Saints All Saint's Eve Angel’s Night Page 102 of 163 In Finland, because so many people visit the cemeteries on All Hallows’ Eve to light votive candles, what is this known as? Valstemii or Seas of Hope Valkyrie or Seas of God Valderrama or Seas of Fire Valomeri or Seas of Light Page 103 of 163 What three countries originated and celebrated Samhain? Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man England, Australia and Wales Norway, Germany and Belgium Sweden, Holland and Finland Page 104 of 163 In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has clay in it, what would that potentially indicate about one’s future? They Would Become Rich Soon They Would Die Soon They Would Become Poor Soon They Would Be Moving Soon Page 105 of 163 What is another name for mummers? Enkers Sayers Criers Rhymers Page 106 of 163 By the end of the 12th century, as all Saint’s Day had become a holy day of obligation, what kind of people were customarily dressed in black parading the streets ringing a bell of mournful sound, and calling on all good Christians to remember the poor souls? Clergy Mummers Criers Rhymers Page 107 of 163 In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has a coin in it, what would that potentially indicate about one’s future? They Would Become Rich They Would Become Poor They Would Be Moving They Would Be Marrying Page 108 of 163 By what century was Halloween assimilated into mainstream society and celebrated across the U.S. by people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities? The 18th Century The 17th Century The 20th Century The 19th Century Page 109 of 163 Up until the 19th century, Halloween bonfires were lit for divination in parts of Scotland, Wales and Brittany, and when the fire died down, what would be laid out in the ashes to foretell one’s fate the next morning? Personal Belongings Water Fruit Stones Page 110 of 163 What was the name of the first recorded haunted attraction, which opened in 1915 Liphook, England? The Orton and Spooner Haunted Cemetary The Orton and Spooner Ghost House The Orton and Spooner Haunted Hospital The Orton and Spooner Ghost Asylum Page 111 of 163 What do many Jewish people observe communally four times a year, which is vaguely similar to the observance of Allhallowtide in Christianity, in the sense that prayers are said for lost loved ones? Kekri Goañv Yizkor Colcannon Page 112 of 163 What is term in Slavic folklore for the spirits of the ancestors and a collection of pre-Christian rites, rituals and customs that were aimed to win the favor of the deceased, who were considered to be caretakers in the sphere of fertility? Dziady Galoshin Muck Olla Yizkor Page 113 of 163 What is the name of the famous Knott’s Berry Farm hosted Halloween night attraction? Knott's Spooky Farm Knott's Haunted Farm Knott’s Scary Farm Knott's Ghost Farm Page 114 of 163 What is the name typically associated with October 30th, related to the night of mischief practiced in parts of the United States beginning in the 1940s? Demon's Dusk Devil’s Night Night of Ghouls Angel's Night Page 115 of 163 Which group produced the first Halloween haunted house run by a nonprofit organization in 1970 Clifton, Ohio? The Jaycees The Jayzees The Jaytees The Jaysleeze Page 116 of 163 The ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain marked the end of what? The Tilling Season The Winter The Harvest Season The Summer Page 117 of 163 What is the name of the Halloween-oriented event, held annually at Six Flags theme parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico? Fright Feast Fright Nights Fright Fest Fright Rides Page 118 of 163 What is another name for jack-o’-lanterns? Friar’s Lantern A Souler A Ghost Lamp A Lit Soul Page 119 of 163 The popular Irish Christian folktale associated with the jack-o’-lantern is, that it represents a soul that cannot what? Get Into the Pub Get Into Pergetory Get Into a Physical Body Get Into Heaven or Hell Page 120 of 163 What kind of animal is constructed out of straw and burned during Kreki? A Goat A Pig A Horse A Rabbit Page 121 of 163 What was the name of the one haunted house initially used during the Fright Nights event, which began at Universal Studios Florida in 1991? The Haunted Hospital The Cemetery of Souls The Dungeon of the Dead The Dungeon of Terror Page 122 of 163 What has been suggested that the carved jack-o’-lantern, originally represented? The Fire of Hell The Souls of the Dead The Light of Heaven The Souls of the Living Page 123 of 163 What are candy apples known as outside of North America? Pimbler Apples Linden Apples Toffee Apples Fancy Apples Page 124 of 163 On All Hallows’ Eve in Spain, what are the special pastries that are baked and put on graves called? Penance for those that Have Passed Away or Penitencia por los que Han Fallecido Souls of the Dead or Almas de los Muertos Bones of the Holy or Huesos de Santo Blessings for the Deceased or Bendiciones para el Difunto Page 125 of 163 What is another name for Allhallowtide? Halloween Allsaintseve All Saint's Eve Allsaintstide Page 126 of 163 What was the name of the wild carnival that many Christians in France believed during the Middle Ages, the churchyard dead would rise rose for on Halloween? The Danse Macabre The Feast of Ascension The Festival of Hell The All Hallow's Eve Ball Page 127 of 163 What is the name of this popular variant of trick-or-treating, also known as Halloween tailgating? Car-o-Treating Trunk-or-Treating Trunkie Cheating Trunk-or-Cheating Page 128 of 163 What is another name for bonfire toffee, the brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Butter Toffee Coffee Toffee Plot toffee Tough Toffee Page 129 of 163 What is another name for mummers? Dookers Dziadies Colcannons Galoshins Page 130 of 163 What is another name for jack-o’-lanterns? Hobby Lantern Joker's Lantern Soul Lamps Spirit Lamps Page 131 of 163 If a household did not donate food during Samhain, what ancient Celtic “boogeyman” was believed would bring that household misfortune? The Kalan Gwav The Muck Olla The Goañv The Aos Sí Page 132 of 163 When was the Halloween candy, candy corn first produced? 1878 1898 1888 1908 Page 133 of 163 What is the name of the traditional custom of baking and sharing soul cakes for all christened souls, that has been suggested as the origin of trick-or-treating? Healing Litting Clagging Souling Page 134 of 163 What is the date of All Soul’s Day? November 2nd November 1st October 31st November 3rd Page 135 of 163 In Ireland and Britain during the 17th to 20th centuries, another once-popular Halloween game involved spinning a hanging small wooden rod from the ceiling at head height, with an apple hanging from one end, and everyone taking turns to try to catch the apple with their teeth; what was on the other end of the small spinning wooden rod? A Lit Torch A Lit Candle A Knife A Nunchuck Page 136 of 163 What was the candy company Jelly Belly formerly known as? The Storck Confectionery Company The Haribo Candy Company The Goelitz Confectionery Company The Cloetta Candy Company Page 137 of 163 What aspect of one’s future, did several of the traditional Halloween activities from 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain, involve the foretelling of? Fertility Prosperity Life and Death A Partner or Spouse Page 138 of 163 What is the popular Halloween food of peanuts in their shells called in Ireland and Scotland? Gorilla Nuts Bee Nuts Monkey Nuts Putty Nuts Page 139 of 163 What is the name of the kindred festival that was held from October 31st to November 1st in the historical country of Brittany? Colcannon Goañv Kalan Gwav Neewollah Page 140 of 163 In 1960, who patented the first automatic caramel apple making machine, which replaced much of the by-hand production process? Vito Raimondi Robert Burns Guy Fawkes Gregory Mare Page 141 of 163 What is the name of this Irish dish, which is made of potatoes, butter, milk and cabbage, and is traditionally served on Halloween with foretelling trinkets and prizes hidden inside? Pitru Paksh Púicíní Colcannon Claggum Page 142 of 163 On All Hallows’ Eve in Poland, what were Christian believers once taught to do as they walked through the forests in order to console the souls of the dead? Recite the Bible Scream Cry Out Loud Pray Out Loud Page 143 of 163 What is the name of the kindred festival that was held from October 31st to November 1st in the historical country of Cornwall? Yizkor Kekripukki Pitru Paksh Kalan Gwav Page 144 of 163 In Ireland, what were the masks used during guising, in the late 19th century called? False Heads Fake Heads False Faces Face Fakers Page 145 of 163 What was the name of the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game, where a blindfolded person would choose between several saucers with variously shaped items in them, and each unique shape type chosen would predict a different potential outcome? Púicíní Tom Trot Claggum Galoshin Page 146 of 163 What is another name for mummers? Soul Searchers Moomies Soulers Tototes Page 147 of 163 When did Halloween themed fun houses start to appear in America? 1950s The 1930s The 1890s The 1830s Page 148 of 163 What is the name of the mid-September festival where Hindus pay homage to the dead and perform a ceremony for the souls of their ancestors? Kekripukki Kekri Pitru Paksh Hinkypunk Page 149 of 163 In what year did the famous Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween night attraction open? 1971 1975 1969 1973 Page 150 of 163 What is the name of the yearly event, presently celebrated in Finland by burning a giant straw animal constructed by locals out of straw, and historically, the traditions and sentiments have paralleled All Hallows’ Eve? Colcannon Kekri Neewollah Claggum Page 151 of 163 What was the yearly Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights event formerly known as? Fear Fest Fear Nights Fright Nights Fright Fest Page 152 of 163 What is the straw goat called that is burned during the Finnish tradition of Kreki? Yizkor Galoshin Goañv Kekripukki Page 153 of 163 In what year did the Haunted Mansion attraction open up in Disneyland? 1969 1970 1966 1965 Page 154 of 163 In Chinese culture, what is the name of the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar year, in which ghosts and spirits, including those of deceased ancestors, come out from the lower realm? The Day of the Dead Ghost Festival The Festival of those Lost The Festival of Lights Page 155 of 163 During the English festival of Souling, what is the term for the songs that were traditionally sung to request soul cakes and other treats from farmers? Souler Songs Crier Songs Songs for the Spirits Songs for Heaven Page 156 of 163 What is the Ghost Festival referred to as in Buddhism? Kalan Gwav Yulanpen Festival Pitru Paksh Valomeri Page 157 of 163 What is another name for bonfire toffee, the brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Bitter Toffee Tom's Tots Tom Trot Butter Toffee Page 158 of 163 What is the name of the event that began in 1919 Independence, Kansas, centering around day and night parades on October 31? Pomona Kekripukki Claggum Neewollah Page 159 of 163 What was the Six Flags Great Adventure Halloween-oriented event Fright Fest, formerly known as? Fright Nights Terror Time Fear Fest The Halloween Spook-tacular Page 160 of 163 What is another name for jack-o’-lanterns? A Bannock Hinkypunk A False Face A Soul Cake Page 161 of 163 In Scotland, what do they call bonfire toffee, the toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night? Hinkypunk Bannock Claggum The Goelitz Page 162 of 163 In folklore, what is the term for this atmospheric ghost light seen by travelers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes? Ding-o’-bernies Will-o’-the-wisp Pink-o’-hinks Bill-o’-the-bips Page 163 of 163 What was created and organized as a response to the escalating vandalism resulting from Devil's Night in 1995 Detroit? Protectors Night Saviors Night Watchers Night Angel's Night Read 160+ Halloween Trivia Questions & Answers Halloween is possibly the most fun holiday of the year. There is something special seeing the kids run around in their costumes and trick-or-treating. But did you know, that for many cultures throughout history, Halloween was considered a very spiritual holiday, used as a time to honor those that have passed? Continue on to learn more. Halloween Trivia Back to table of contents... The below covers all aspects of Halloween, from the cultural history, to the influences, traditions, foods, and meaning. It is an incredibly interesting time of year. You may be surprised to see the current and past traditions from different culture throughout the world. If you love Halloween, or would like to learn more about this special holiday, read on for over 160 Halloween trivia questions and answers. 160+ Halloween Trivia Questions & Answers 1. The name "Halloween" is actually a contraction of what longer name for the October 31st holiday? All Hallows' evening 2. The Celtic festival of Samhain comes from an Old Irish term meaning what? Summer's End 3. What were the name of the folk plays performed by troupes of amateur actors, traditionally all male, that typically consisted of informal groups of costumed community members that visited from house to house on Samhain? Mummer's Plays 4. What is another name for Halloween? All Saints' Eve 5. What is the day after Halloween called? All Saint's Day 6. In England in the 20th century during Samhain, pranksters would use hollowed out turnips or mangel wurzels carved with grotesque faces as lanterns to ward off what? Evil Spirits 7. What were the candles called that families in Austria, England and Ireland burned in every room of their households, to guide souls back to visit their homes on earth during the Middle Ages? Soul Lights 8. In Cajun areas of North America, where was the nocturnal Mass traditionally held on Halloween night in the 20th century? Cemeteries 9. During 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain, unmarried women were told that if they sat in a darkened room and stared into a mirror on Halloween night, the face of their future spouse would appear in the mirror, but if they were destined to die before marriage, what would would appear in the mirror instead? A Skull 10. What is the name of the period that begins on annually on October 31st, and is the Western Christian season encompassing the triduum of Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day? Allhallowtide 11. What do you call a carved pumpkin? Jack-o'-lantern 12. What can someone expect to find in the ensuing year, if he or she discovers a ring in their Irish Halloween Barmbrak? True Love 13. What is another name for Allhallowtide? The Hallowmas Season 14. Who invented the Halloween candy, candy corn in the 1880s? George Renninger 15. What is the name of the ancient Gaelic festival that scholars believe may have influenced many Halloween traditions? Samhain 16. What is the name of the yearly English tradition that involved groups of people that would visit local farms and cottages, singing the traditional requests for ale, apples, and small round cakes? Souling 17. During the 19th century, on All Hallows' eve, what was placed by the graves of relatives who were praying for their passed loved ones? Dishes of Milk 18. What is the Ghost Festival referred to as in Taoism? Zhongyuan Festival 19. What does the word Hallowe'en mean? "Saints' Evening" 20. In Scotland and Ireland, what is the term for the tradition of children going door to door in disguise for treats, such as food, coins, chocolate, apples or nuts? Guising 21. What is another name for Allhallowtide? Hallowtide 22. A jack-o'-lantern's name comes from the reported phenomenon of strange lights flickering over what? Peat Bogs 23. What is another name for jack-o'-lanterns? Will-o'-the-wisps 24. What is the name of the legendary Irish drunkard who bargains with Satan and is doomed to roam the Earth, with only a hollowed turnip to light his way? Stingy Jack 25. What is the term for the religious way of attaining information about a person's life, considered part of a formal ritual, invoking deities or spirits? Divination 125 Harry Potter Trivia Questions & Answers Check out Harry Potter fun facts from every book and film. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now Back to table of contents... 26. During the English festival of Souling, what is the term for the groups of people that would visit local farmers and sing requests for soul cakes, apples, and ale? Merrymakers 27. What is another name for Halloween? Allhalloween 28. In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has a ring in it, what would that potentially indicate about one's future? They Would Marry Soon 29. What is the name of the kindred festival that was held from October 31st to November 1st by the Brittonic Celts in Wales? Calan Gaeaf 30. What is the name of the initiative used to further spread Christendom by the Christian Church, which includes the traditionally observed Vigil of All Hallows, and after the service, attendees visit the cemetery, where candles are placed in preparation for All Hallows' Day? The Night of Light 31. Who is credited with having created the recipe for the popular Halloween treat, caramel apples? Mrs. Edna Kastrup 32. What does the word "Goañv" mean in the historical language of Brittany? First day of Winter 33. What is the Gaelic and Welsh name for Halloween? Samhain 34. Which Six Flags Great Adventure Halloween attraction set fire in 1984, causing casualties and the payment of millions in legal financial losses? The Haunted Castle 35. What was the most popular phrase to shout by visiting masqueraders in Ireland, until the 2000s? "Help the Halloween Party" 36. What was the title of the 1919 first book-length history of Halloween in the US, written by American historian and author, Ruth Edna Kelley of Massachusetts? The Book of Hallowe'en 37. Who wrote the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? Mary Shelley 38. What is the term that refers to several methods of divination by eggs, where by example, an oracle would read the shapes that a separated egg white forms, when dropped into hot water? Oomancy 39. What is another name for Halloween? All Hallows' Eve 40. What were the name of the costumed amateur community folk play actors, that performed in troupes and visited from house to house on the festival of Samhain? Mummers 41. Which candy company is currently the largest manufacturer of candy corn? Brach's Confections 42. In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has water in it, what would that potentially indicate about one's future? They Would Emigrate 43. What is the name of the haunted attractions typically run by evangelical Protestant churches or parachurch organizations, designed to act as moral instruction, which depict acts that the organizers deem sinful and their consequences, including the torments of the damned in Hell, and a scene of Heaven? Hell Houses 44. In 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain, what food would be roasted near a fire, to foretell the desire compatibility of a potential love interest during Halloween? Hazelnuts 45. The American tradition of carving pumpkins had not been specifically associated with Halloween until what century? The 19th Century 46. What is the name of the old German Protestant custom, which traditionally took place on November 10th, where farmhands and ordinary workers would go house-to-house reciting poems and singings songs, in hopes of collecting food that could be stored as part of their family's winter stock? Martinisingen 47. During Samhain, a man dressed as the "Láir Bhán" would traditionally lead youths house-to-house reciting verses in exchange for food; what does the "Láir Bhán" mean? White Mare 48. Traditionally, the back walls of churches are decorated with a depiction of graves opening, the dead rising, a heaven filled with angels, and a hell filled with devils; what is the name of this motif that has been associated with the observance of All Hallows' Eve in Christian tradition? Last Judgement 49. Which historically celebrated Roman Goddess do some suggest was the influence for the use of hazelnuts and apples in Halloween games? Pomona 50. In England in the 20th century during Samhain, pranksters would hollow out turnips or mangel wurzels carved with grotesque faces, to use as what? Lanterns 138 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions & Answers Learn more about the holiday of Thanksgiving. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now Back to table of contents... 51. What is another name for All Saint's Day? Hallowmas 52. In 835, which pope officially switched All Hallows' Day to November 1st, the same date as Samhain? Pope Gregory IV 53. In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer had rosary beads in it, what would that potentially indicate about one's future? They Would Take Holy Orders 54. What do the traditional colors of yellow, orange, and white on candy corn represent? The Colors of the Fall Harvest or of Corn on the Cob 55. Groups of poor children, would go door-to-door during Allhallowtide, collecting soul cakes, in exchange for what? Prayers for the Dead 56. What symbol were soul cakes marked with prior to baking, indicating they were alms? A Cross 57. In which 1593 Shakespearean comedy is there mention of souling? The Two Gentlemen of Verona 58. It is claimed that in the Middle Ages, churches that were too poor to display the relics of martyred saints at Allhallowtide would let parishioners dress up as what instead? Saints 59. What is the name of the Halloween-themed event held annually at the Magic Kingdom theme park of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and at Disneyland Paris Resort in France, where guests dress up in Halloween costumes and celebrate the season with themed events throughout the park? Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 60. In medieval Europe, on Halloween, what served the dual purpose of guiding returning souls to the homes of their families, as well as to deflect demons from haunting Christians? A Fire 61. What is another name for All Saint's Day? All Hallows' Day 62. What is the name of this hard, brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Bonfire Toffee 63. According to a 2018 report from the National Retail Federation, how much money were 30 million Americans projected to spend on Halloween costumes for their pets in 2018? $480 Million 64. What was the name of the 19th century English tradition, where families would gather on hills during the night of All Hallows' Eve, and one member would hold burning straw on a pitchfork, while the rest knelt in a prayer circle for the souls of relatives and friends, until the flames went out? Teen'lay 65. What is the name of this November 5th annual holiday, which observes the history of and celebrates King James' life attempt survival with lit bonfires, but inadvertently lessened Halloween's popularity in the U.K.? Guy Fawkes Night 66. What are the name of the small round cakes given out during the English festival of Souling? Soul Cakes 67. What is the name of the light fruitcake that is still baked in Ireland during Halloween, in which charms are placed in, and it is considered good fortune for those who find these trinkets? A Barmbrack 68. In what century did mass Irish and Scottish immigration make Halloween became a major holiday in the United States of America? The 19th Century 69. In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has bean beads in it, what would that potentially indicate about one's future? They Would Be Poor 70. What is another name for All Saint's Day? The Feast of All Saints 71. What is the name of this yearly Halloween Parade that began in 1974 by puppeteer and mask maker Ralph Lee, and is the world's largest and only nighttime televised Halloween parade? The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade 72. What is the name of this annual event that occurs at Universal Studios theme parks in the U.S. and Asia, where the parks remain operational during the day and transition to Halloween-themed evenings, that feature haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment? Halloween Horror Nights 73. What has been traditionally carved for Halloween, in Ireland and Scotland? A Turnip 74. What is another name for mummers? Wrenboys 75. What is the full title to the 1818 novel, Frankenstein? Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus 375 Movie Trivia Questions & Answers Learn fun facts about every movie genre in existence. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now Back to table of contents... 76. What is the name of the practice of looking into a suitable medium, in the hope of detecting significant messages or visions? Scrying 77. In 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain during Halloween, what type of the salty oatmeal baked good was eaten in three bites before bed, without a drink, and was said to result in a dream in which a future spouse offers a drink to quench the dreamers' thirst? A Bannock 78. What is the name of the ancient Egyptian mummy, from the 1932 horror film, The Mummy? Imhotep 79. The skull imagery associated with Halloween traditionally represents a site immediately outside of Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified; according to the canonical Gospels, what is this site called? Calvary or Golgotha 80. What was the Halloween treat, candy corn originally named? Chicken Feed 81. Who wrote the 1785 poem Halloween? Robert Burns 82. What is the name of the Filipino souling practice, where during All Hallow's Eve, people drape themselves in white cloths to represent souls, then visit houses, and sing in return for prayers and sweets? Pangangaluwa 83. The ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain was celebrated as a liminal time between this world and the otherworld deities; what was this otherworld mythological race called? The Aos Sí 84. What types of creatures were the honored Samhain Gaelic deities, the Aos Sí, believed to be? Spirits or Fairies 85. What was the name of the Canadian publication, credited with the earliest known use in print of the term "trick or treat", appearing in 1927? The Blackie Herald 86. When did trick-or-treating become a widespread practice in North America? The 1930s 87. What is another name for bonfire toffee, the brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Treacle Toffee 88. In Spain, what do Christian priests in tiny villages do in order to remind their congregants to remember the dead on All Hallows' Eve? Toll their Church Bells 89. The Danse Macabre was enacted at village pageants and at court masques, and some believe may have been the origin of what modern-day tradition? Halloween Costume Parties 90. Some traditional games associated with Halloween originated as divination practiced by a "rare few", but in recent centuries, these divination games have become a common feature of the household festivities in Ireland and Britain; what two foods are commonly used during these games? Apples and Hazelnuts 91. In Celtic mythology, what were apples strongly associated with? Otherworld and Immortality 92. In Celtic mythology, what were hazelnuts strongly associated with? Divine Wisdom 93. In parts of Wales, what were the name of the fearsome beings some men went about dressed as during Samhain? Gwrachod 94. What is another name for mummers? Tipteerers 95. In Ireland and Britain during the 17th to 20th centuries, a variant of the Halloween game, bobbing for apples, used what instrument held between the teeth to try and get an apple from a water filled tub? A Fork 96. What was the name of the candy company that first produced the Halloween treat, candy corn? Wunderle Candy Company 97. What is another name for mummers? Pace-eggers 98. What fruit was used during of the 17th to 20th century Irish and British Halloween tradition, which involved peeling one long strip, tossing the peal over the shoulder, and then identifying shape of the first letter of the future spouse's name? An Apple 99. In Scotland, what is the Halloween game, bobbing for apples called? Dooking 100. Who wrote the 1897 novel Dracula? Bram Stoker 195 Art Trivia Questions & Answers Check out these fascinating art trivia fun facts. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now Back to table of contents... 101. What is another name for All Saint's Day? Solemnity of All Saints 102. In Finland, because so many people visit the cemeteries on All Hallows' Eve to light votive candles, what is this known as? Valomeri or Seas of Light 103. What three countries originated and celebrated Samhain? Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man 104. In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has clay in it, what would that potentially indicate about one's future? They would die soon 105. What is another name for mummers? Rhymers 106. By the end of the 12th century, as all Saint's Day had become a holy day of obligation, what kind of people were customarily dressed in black parading the streets ringing a bell of mournful sound, and calling on all good Christians to remember the poor souls? Criers 107. In the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game Púicíní, if the chosen saucer has a coins in it, what would that potentially indicate about one's future? They would become rich 108. By what century was Halloween assimilated into mainstream society and celebrated across the U.S. by people of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities? The 20th Century 109. Up until the 19th century, Halloween bonfires were lit for divination in parts of Scotland, Wales and Brittany, and when the fire died down, what would be laid out in the ashes to foretell one's fate the next morning? Stones 110. What was the name of the first recorded haunted attraction, which opened in 1915 Liphook, England? The Orton and Spooner Ghost House 111. What do many Jewish people observe communally four times a year, which is vaguely similar to the observance of Allhallowtide in Christianity, in the sense that prayers are said for lost loved ones? Yizkor 112. What is term in Slavic folklore for the spirits of the ancestors and a collection of pre-Christian rites, rituals and customs that were aimed to win the favor of the deceased, who were considered to be caretakers in the sphere of fertility? Dziady 113. What is the name of the famous Knott's Berry Farm hosted Halloween night attraction? Knott's Scary Farm 114. What is the name typically associated with October 30th, related to the night of mischief practiced in parts of the United States beginning in the 1940s? Devil's Night 115. Which group produced the first Halloween haunted house run by a nonprofit organization in 1970 Clifton, Ohio? The Jaycees 116. The ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain marked the end of what? The Harvest Season 117. What is the name of the Halloween-oriented event, held annually at Six Flags theme parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico? Fright Fest 118. What is another name for jack-o'-lanterns? Friar's Lantern 119. The popular Irish Christian folktale associated with the jack-o'-lantern is, that it represents a soul that cannot what? Get into Heaven or Hell 120. What kind of animal is constructed out of straw and burned during Kreki? A Goat 121. What was the name of the one haunted house initially used during the Fright Nights event, which began at Universal Studios Florida in 1991? The Dungeon of Terror 122. What has been suggested that the carved jack-o'-lantern, originally represented? The Souls of the Dead 123. What are candy apples known as outside of North America? Toffee Apples 124. On All Hallows' Eve in Spain, what are the special pastries that are baked and put on graves called? Bones of the Holy or Huesos de Santo 125. What is another name for Allhallowtide? Allsaintstide Play Random Trivia Now! Play random trivia questions from any of our many trivia categories. Click the play now button to begin. Play Now Back to table of contents... 126. What was the name of the wild carnival that many Christians in France believed during the Middle Ages, the churchyard dead would rise rose for on Halloween? The Danse Macabre 127. What is the name of this popular variant of trick-or-treating, also known as Halloween tailgating? Trunk-or-Treating 128. What is another name for bonfire toffee, the brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Plot toffee 129. What is another name for mummers? Galoshins 130. What is another name for jack-o'-lanterns? Hobby Lantern 131. If a household did not donate food during Samhain, what ancient Celtic "boogeyman" was believed would bring that household misfortune? The Muck Olla 132. When was the Halloween candy, candy corn first produced? In 1888 133. What is the name of the traditional custom of baking and sharing soul cakes for all christened souls, that has been suggested as the origin of trick-or-treating? Souling 134. What is the date of All Soul's Day? November 2nd 135. In Ireland and Britain during the 17th to 20th centuries, another once-popular Halloween game involved spinning a hanging small wooden rod from the ceiling at head height, with an apple hanging from one end, and everyone taking turns to try to catch the apple with their teeth; what was on the other end of the small spinning wooden rod? A Lit Candle 136. What was the candy company Jelly Belly formerly known as? The Goelitz Confectionery Company 137. What aspect of one's future, did several of the traditional Halloween activities from 17th to 20th century Ireland and Britain, involve the foretelling of? A Partner or Spouse 138. What is the popular Halloween food of peanuts in their shells called in Ireland and Scotland? Monkey Nuts 139. What is the name of the kindred festival that was held from October 31st to November 1st in the historical country of Brittany? Goañv 140. In 1960, who patented the first automatic caramel apple making machine, which replaced much of the by-hand production process? Vito Raimondi 141. What is the name of this Irish dish, which is made of potatoes, butter, milk and cabbage, and is traditionally served on Halloween with foretelling trinkets and prizes hidden inside? Colcannon 142. On All Hallows' Eve in Poland, what were Christian believers once taught to do as they walked through the forests in order to console the souls of the dead? Pray Out Loud 143. What is the name of the kindred festival that was held from October 31st to November 1st in the historical country of Cornwall? Kalan Gwav 144. In Ireland, what were the masks used during guising, in the late 19th century called? False Faces 145. What was the name of the popular 17th to 20th century Irish Halloween game, where a blindfolded person would choose between several saucers with variously shaped items in them, and each unique shape type chosen would predict a different potential outcome? Púicíní or Blindfolds 146. What is another name for mummers? Soulers 147. When did Halloween themed fun houses start to appear in America? The 1930s 148. What is the name of the mid-September festival where Hindus pay homage to the dead and perform a ceremony for the souls of their ancestors? Pitru Paksh 149. In what year did the famous Knott's Scary Farm Halloween night attraction open? 1973 150. What was created and organized as a response to the escalating vandalism resulting from Devil's Night in 1995 Detroit? Angel's Night 151. What is the name of the yearly event, presently celebrated in Finland by burning a giant straw animal constructed by locals out of straw, and historically, the traditions and sentiments have paralleled All Hallows' Eve? Kekri 152. What was the yearly Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights event formerly known as? Fright Nights 153. What is the straw goat called that is burned during the Finnish tradition of Kreki? Kekripukki 154. In what year did the Haunted Mansion attraction open up in Disneyland? 1969 155. In Chinese culture, what is the name of the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar year, in which ghosts and spirits, including those of deceased ancestors, come out from the lower realm? Ghost Festival 156. During the English festival of Souling, what is the term for the songs that were traditionally sung to request soul cakes and other treats from farmers? Souler's Songs 157. What is the Ghost Festival referred to as in Buddhism? Yulanpen Festival 158. What is another name for bonfire toffee, the brittle toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night in the United Kingdom? Tom Trot 159. What is the name of the event that began in 1919 Independence, Kansas, centering around day and night parades on October 31? Neewollah 160. What was the Six Flags Great Adventure Halloween-oriented event Fright Fest, formerly known as? Fright Nights 161. What is another name for jack-o'-lanterns? Hinkypunk 162. In Scotland, what do they call bonfire toffee, the toffee associated with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night? Claggum 163. In folklore, what is the term for this atmospheric ghost light seen by travelers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes? Will-o'-the-wisp or Ignis fatuus